Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Judith Heartsong artsy essay

kmh 2007

A perfect day for me is to actually forget that I am not well, it is to feel the warmth of the sun on my face as it sets for the day. I sit patiently in one of the colorful Adirondack chairs, today I chose the bright yellow one to perch myself in. Book still in hand open but no words have been read, I sit along the shore line waiting my Fisherman Husband to return to me after spending the day on the water teaching his son what his Father has taught him...the art of fishing.....they Fished for Walleyes, Northern Pikes and Large mouth bass.

It is their routine to go before dawn, grab a quick breakfast in hand and not return to the cabin until the sun starts to set. The sky so golden with the low mist rolling in from the lake....My Son spy's me waiting for him at the shoreline and is eagerly awaiting to show me what the lake has given him this day, he starts to wave his lantern from the boat to let me know of his arrival....it is now dusk, the most mystical time of the day. I raise my camera and take one last picture for the day and it's magical! All is right in my world for a moment....I hear the loons calling to one another off in the distance...the bull frogs searching for new mates even if it's just for the night. I am blessed that I can spend a few more tomorrows waiting for the eagles to fly high over my head, the boy to grow into a fine young man and if I'm lucky.... a cure for Breast Cancer.

38 comments:

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Kim you make me cry!! You are truly so inspirational!! Your story, your love of nature, photography and family has touched my heart for life....I hope you get many many more days!!! A lifetime....and more....Love Lisa

This was really beautiful, hope you win. I love Judith's site, she has been so kind & interactive with people - miss that she is not here in Jland. Your words that you have written are so much from the heart...I wish it were like that every day for you...love, Sandi

Kim glad you had a perfect day, nice that you could just relax outdoors and enjoy the beauty of the fall season. Loved your picture. Here's wishing that you get all your special dreams and goals in life. Take care, enjoy your get away. Hugs to you. Arlene (AJ)

Kimberleigh,Wow it has been a while, I do believe since I have left an actual comment. I still lurk about, and keeping up to date.Again, you have left me speechless and encumbered by your words...well put!

This will be a great contribution to Judith Heartsong's Artsy Essays. I am moved by it, very moved. It has a feeling of timelessness about it, of forever. How wonderful that you were able to write like this and with the beautiful and haunting photo, the impression is of total completeness. Gerry http://journals.aol.com/gehi6/daughters-of-the-shadow-men/